Talbot County Board of Education Meeting
February 19, 2020 at the Talbot County Education Center in Conference Room 2
TCPS Board Meetings are live-streamed. Click link below to view the archived video of the February 19th meeting.
Work Session
Easton High School Update
The Easton High School Team, led by Principal Kirk Howie, gave a presentation on Equal Opportunity Schools Action for Equity, which included an overview on how Easton High is ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed in challenging high school courses - and particularly that low income students and students of color have opportunities to succeed at the highest level.
Budget Update
Updated FY21 Budget information was presented to the Board.
Gifted and Talented Staffing
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Helga Einhorn updated the Board on Gifted and Talented staffing needs.
Public Recognition
Easton High's It's Academic Team
The Board recogniozed members of the Easton High School It's Academic Team. The team won the first televised competition this Fall and advanced to the second round!
Student Board Member Reports
New Business
High School Assessment Policy 9.35~ First Reader
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Dr. Helga Einhorn presented the First Reader of Policy 9.35 .
CTE Innovation Grant
Dr. Helga Einhorn informed the Board that TCPS has submitted a proposal for the CTE Innovation Grant. If awarded the grant, it would allow the addition of the Certified Nursing Assistant/ Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA) program in Fall 2021.
New Textbook Adoption Recommendation
Assistant Superintndent Dr. Helga Einhorn presented the Algebra, Geometry and Algebra 2 textbook recommendations. She introduced the selection committee, and outlined the process for new textbook adoption. See slides linked below for details.
Wireless Area Network Bid Recommendations, Pending FY 21 Budget
Technology Director Mr. Steve Wilson presented the Wireless Area Network Bid Recommendations.
Structured Cabling Bid Recommendations, Pending FY 21 Budget
Technology Director Mr. Steve Wilson presented the Structured Cabling Bid Recommendations.
Wireless Access Points Bid Recommendations, Pending FY 21 Budget
Technology Director Mr. Steve Wilson presented the Structured Cabling Bid Recommendations.
Routers-Firewall Bid Recommendations, Pending FY 21 Budget
Technology Director Mr. Steve Wilson presented the Routers-Firewall Bid Recommendations.
Easton Elementary Project Demolition Pre-Abatement Service Approval~ Mr. Kevin Shafer
The Board approved the proposal for the EES Project Demolition Pre-Abatement Service.
Unfinished Business
Administrative Rules and Regulations for Interscholastic Athletics, Policy 9.14 New Sports Program Update - Mr. Keswick
Mr. Bill Keswick, County Athletic Director, updated the Board on Policy 9.14 and the process of adding a new athetic program.
Easton and White Marsh Elementary Schools Redistricting Evaluation Committee Recommendation Update
FY 21 Budget Discussion & Approval ~ Ms. Hopkins
The Board discussed and approved the TCPS FY21 Budget. Board President Juanita Hopkins and Superintendent Kelly Griffith will present the FY21 Budget to the County Council on March 3, 2020.
Board Approved FY21 BudgetSuperintendent's Report
